July 23, 2009

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C-SPAN viewers who tuned in to watch the late-running House votes at around 6:30 p.m. were treated to an odd sight. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) insisted that the clerk read an unusually long 55-page motion to recommit aloud -- a process that took an excruciating 40 minutes, halting House business.

Squirmy Democrats began wondering what was going on. Soon an aide pulled up a blog post reporting that Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) had scheduled a 6 p.m. "Beach Party" fundraiser -- at $250-$5,000 a head -- at DC's waterfront Cantina Marina.

At around 7:10 p.m., sheepish Republicans pulled the motion and submitted a new one, which took about five minutes to read. Votes quickly resumed.

Rep. Tom Latham was apologetic, saying," I want to wish the Members a good evening. I'm sorry about the delay here... "

Appropriations Chairman David Obey would have none of it:

"I simply think that we are entitled to ask one question," he thundered. "Why on earth, if we are supposed to take this motion seriously, were we required to listen through the reading of a 55-page amendment, witness it being withdrawn and then have them introduce an amendment which is virtually the same in an identical form? I think that speaks for itself!"

Boehner spokesman said the slowdown was a protest -- and not cover for Boehner's party: "We forced the reading of the MTR to protest the un-democratic rules the Democratic Leadership is insisting on for the appropriations process, which do not allow Republicans the opportunity to step in the way of their out-of-control spending spree."

As abysmal as life is in Ohio, it's more than an embarrassment to have Boner represent any portion of this state, it's also obvious just how entrenched Ohio is in unparalleled corruption, to have such an unqualified, alcoholic mess as Boner in the House.
What is he? about eight?

Politico is trying to out fox Fox with the mixups in political identification. Or is it just wishful thinking that you call the Minority Leader a Democrat? Oh well, at a hefty 15% trustworthiness rating by the American people I suppose it's any port in a storm for the Boehner.

Boehner, Hastert and Reynolds tried to cover-up for a sexual pervert ie Mark Foley ... Someone please explain to me again how this scumbag became minority leader? ... Oh yea, Reps were/are void of leadership so they drew straws! Didn't know he was also an alcoholic, but he does have a nice tan, eh ;)

Glen, you are silly to think what you do. If Boehner misses a vote no one would care. Do you really think Issa is doing this so Boehner doesn't miss a vote. And so what? you make it sound like this is a problem. The repubs haven't done nearly as much as the could to gum things up. What do you think an opposition party is for? Excruciating? Only if your a dem looking to pass your bills.

Just more obstruction by the greedy old party. What a bunch of children that hold up the congress because they can. They wanted to hold up congress so they did. Do these guys realize how incredibly stupid they look?

newGOPer, Here's my response to you jerkwad:
The GOP has been crushed by multitudes of sexual scandals. They've lost 2 straight elections with what could arguably be called mandates. They lost 2 or 3 of their top presidential candidates for 2012. They've lost their their conservative "vision" as evidenced by the 11 trillion deficit run up under Bush (google "bush 11.5 trillion). They are out of power and have been hijacked by the extreme far right where Limbaugh has made himself a force and made it virtually impossible to win general elections -- which are won in the center. Their base is shrinking (google "gop shrinking") and is evidenced by their leadership's decision to elect Michael Steele to try to appeal to minorities. They have no leadership at any level -- even the Young Republicans found themselves embroiled in a nasty racial tryst last week. Michael Steele continues to make major political gaffes and has yet to show any fundraising prowess or that he can expand the GOP -- which, incidentally, should be his primary objective. They are desperately trying to find any weakness or misstep by Obama, Pelosi, Reid or the Mainstream Media (MSM) to fire up their base and to gain traction somewhere against Obama and his juggernaut majorities.
As an Independent I say we need a 3rd Party...BADLY!
Enjoy your "Limbaugh Lemonade" or would you prefer (de)Mint Julip with creamy ass this morning?

THIS GUY BONER OR BOEHNER OR WHATEVER HIS NAME IS COULDNT GET ELECTED DOGCATCHER IN MOST PARTS OF THE STATE-LETS SEE THIS CLOWN TRY TO RUN STATEWIDE-ISNT THIS THE SAME GUY THAT PASSED OUT TOBACCO LOBBYIST MONEY TO COLLEAGUES ON THE HOUSE FLOOR. BOEHNER BONER WHAT A JOKE

Mrs. Ramsey - Are you kidding me?? YOU find it acceptable to WASTE the taxpayer's time and money while your thugs go out and do FUNDRAISERS for the GOP????????? Your Party is out have fun, getting drunk while the Democrats are FINALLY trying to the people's business??? They wasted time, money, goodwill. You're a piece of crap to say, "so what"? I can't BELIEVE I fight wars and protect scum like you!!!! Good riddance tramp! I am so sick that the GOP keeps talking about the Dems "out of control spending spree. Bush ran up $11.5 TRILLION OF DEFICIT!!!! There argument for why they are "protesting" is lame, ridiculous, and hypocritical! But I realize I'm dealing with the Party of Ensign, Sanford, Prince, and Pickering aka The "C-Street Prayboys". Take the GOP with you and that large cup of Limbaugh Lemonade with you! This is reprehensible!! Go ahead. Attack me you soldier hater!! GET GONE!

"protest the un-democratic rules the Democratic Leadership is insisting on for the appropriations process, which do not allow Republicans the opportunity to step in the way of their out-of-control spending spree."
I think it was the Democratic process of a national election that does not allow republicans the opportunity to obstruct the Democrats...

I am from southwestern ohio, in Jean Schmidt (ugh) district, right beside Boner's (ugh) district. It is crazy wingnut awful to talk politics around here. You think you are talking to someone intelligent ( with degrees, etc.) and then comes the Crazy Wingnut Talking Points. It makes you run to your computer to join the real world.

"protest the un-democratic rules the Democratic Leadership is insisting on for the appropriations process, which do not allow Republicans the opportunity to step in the way of their out-of-control spending spree." I think it was the Democratic process of a national election that does not allow republicans the opportunity to obstruct the Democrats..."
This IS self-serving attitude by John Boehner and his George Hamilton-like-gay-tan-drunkass tart prima donna persona! For better or worse, elections have ramifications. The GOP did this under Denny Hastert and Tom DeLay when they were in power and don't like it when the tables are turned on 'em. When the Dems get thrown out of power, it will happen to them again. The party out of power does this all the time. It's not new. But what is new is the fact that they chose to a political fundraiser (!!!) on the people's time as opposed to what Texan Democrats did by fleeing to New Mexico and purposely staying out of state lines to protest the GOP controlled legislature of redistricting there in 2003.
http://media.www.vanderbiltorbis.com/media/storage/paper983/news/2003/09/10/UndefinedSection/Democrats.Flee.Bushs.Homeland.In.Senate.Protest-2471609.shtml
They DID NOT do political fundraisers! Tough luck. Too bad. Get Gone!

"Can Boehner read with comprehensionor did he ride the short bus? I guess SNAKES aren't allowed in school when you have to sliver in instead of walking in like a man. I hope the goverment realize this guy will never change and that is why he changes his color or get a tan. He is like a chameleon or amphibian. He should be photographed on animal planet. OHio must have been desperate to elect a representative from the animal world. What is his DNA? Is it half VIPER because he looks cold blooded like a snake"

Glenn -- what fundraiser was taking place when the same tactic was used during the Energy and Water floor vote? Don't be a shill for the Dems -- the story makes no sense. If anything -- people would have wanted to get out of there sooner rather than hold up the votes for the night. Think man -- Think!

Quote from 'NewGOPer'
"...something you sick hate-mongers don't even know the meaning of. I hate that I ever belonged to that sick Democrat party with sleaze like you in it!..."
It appears that you just made a blanket statement about hate-mongering only to begin your next sentence with 'I hate'.
Advice: Remove your head from your anus.

You just know that the beach party favors included cute little elephant-shaped bottles of that fake tanning orange stuff that Boner uses. Now we will have an all-orange Repugnicant Party, an improvement really over the pasty white stuff that Miss Graham from South Carolina uses.

I STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY DO WE PAY THESE ******* TO DO NOTHING BUT LIE AND FIGHT OBAMA FOR THE WRONG REASON. I AM SO SAD TO KNOW WE HAVE STUPID ASS PEOPLE LIKE BOEHNER AND MCAIN BEING PAID LEADERSHIP.

HOT AIR RICH John BOEHNER ALL TALK AND NO ACTION!! John Boehner is real piece of work GOP he's not worried about the United States Health Care reform or the economy and helping the middle class people he is all talk more BS.
Will John Boehner will run for President in 2012? I want vote for the loud mouth sob!

HOT AIR RICH John BOEHNER ALL TALK AND NO ACTION!! John Boehner is real piece of work GOP he's not worried about the United States Health Care reform or the economy and helping the middle class people he is all talk more BS.
Will John Boehner will run for President in 2012? I want vote for the loud mouth sob!